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Texas Bill Would Require Age Verification for Online Sex Toy Sales
A new bill in the Texas state legislature would require online retailers to implement age verification of purchasers before selling “obscene devices” to anyone in that state.
New York Assemblyman Proposes Banning the Term 'Sex Work'
Republican New York Assembly Member Brian Maher has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of the term "sex work" in government documents.
Age Verification Watch: Michigan Joins the AV Club, Some Laws Just Make No Sense
This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.
Wyoming Governor Signs Age Verification Law
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the state's new age verification bill into law yesterday.
FSC Launches Action Modal for Adult Sites to Fight AV Laws
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has launched its new action modal web script for adult websites to help combat state age verification legislation.
Proposed Australian eSafety Codes Include AV Requirement for Adult Sites
Australia’s online safety regulator, eSafety, is reviewing the final draft of proposed safety codes that include a requirement for adult sites to implement age assurance measures for Australian users.
Alabama Senate Committee Approves Device-Based Filtering, App Store-Based AV Bills
The Alabama state Senate’s Children and Youth Health Committee on Thursday approved two bills intended to prevent minors from accessing adult content online, one aimed at device manufacturers and the other aimed at app store providers.
Sen. Mike Lee Renews Push for Federal AV Legislation
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Wednesday reintroduced a federal age verification bill that has twice previously failed to make it through Congress.
South Dakota Governor Signs AV Law With Criminal Charges
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed into law a bill imposing criminal charges on sites that fail to perform age verification of users when providing access to adult content.
UK Pornography Review Recommends Banning 'Extreme' Content
The “pornography review” initiated under the conservative government of former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is soon expected to present its recommendations, which according to a BBC report will include banning any adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic.”
FSC Withdraws Support for North Dakota AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has withdrawn its support for an age verification bill in North Dakota, following changes made by the state legislature.
South Dakota Legislators Debate AV Legal Strategies
The South Dakota state Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard testimony and debate over two competing age verification bills, in a hearing that focused largely on which piece of legislation could best withstand potential legal challenges.
North Dakota Legislature Backs Off on Device-Based AV
A North Dakota state senator who sponsored a device-based age verification bill that Free Speech Coalition (FSC) endorsed is now seeking to amend the bill to require site-based age verification instead.
New Mexico State Rep Gets Pushback on Copycat AV Bill
A New Mexico state legislative committee on Friday sent the conservative Republican sponsor of new age verification legislation back to the drawing board, citing concerns about the proposed bill’s effectiveness and practicality.
FSC Announces Support for North Dakota Age Verification Bill
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its support for SB 2380, North Dakota's new age verification bill.
Oklahoma State Senator Introduces Bill to Criminalize All Porn, Jail Creators
Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill that would criminalize all adult content and authorize the state to imprison those who create or view it.
Adult Site Broker Becomes FSC Champion Member
Adult Site Broker has become a champion-level Free Speech Coalition (FSC) member.
Judge Pauses FSC Lawsuit Over Florida AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused Free Speech Coalition’s lawsuit over Florida’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the FSC-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Texas AV Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the case challenging Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
FSC: Tennessee Age Verification Law Goes Into Effect as Appeals Court Grants Stay
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a statement on the Protect Tennessee Minors Act, the state’s new age verification law, which will now take effect following the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to lift a district court’s preliminary injunction against enforcement.